Zachary Betts
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-oriented leader with 25+ years of progressive technology and business leadership. I specialize in program and project management, ERP/HCM transformation, and Cloud/SaaS technology implementations. Proven expertise in leading strategic initiatives, fostering data-driven outcomes, and organizational performance within diverse sectors including manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, and technology clients. Currently spearheading program management implementation at high-growth startups.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP Program Management
X-Therma Inc
12.2023 - Current
- Established and implemented the foundational Program Management Office (PMO) and framework within a rapidly growing startup environment.
- Drove cross-functional team OKR/MOR goals and priority alignments and execution of critical initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of key company milestones.
- Developed and refined project management methodologies tailored for a startup, optimizing resource allocation and accelerating product/technology development cycles.
- Successfully achieved fundraising for Series A, B capital raises (+$50M).
Venture Partner
VU Venture Partners
09.2020 - Current
- Sourced investment opportunities, enhancing deal flow velocity through structured approaches and weekly sprints.
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative deep due diligence including: Market sizing, team’s ability to execute, go-to-market strategy, key risks, business model, key metrics, financial modeling, competitive landscape, customer and investor interviews, cap table and waterfall analysis, term sheets and investment documents.
- Built a large network across accelerators, VC / PE funds, strategics, and family office funds.
Senior Director of Operations
X-Therma Inc
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with founders and team leaders to develop programs and execute strategies aligned with organizational goals, objectives, and facility utilization.
- Led and completed facility selection-contracting, tenant improvement-construction project (19k sf) including GMP manufacturing cleanroom, BSL-1 laboratory, warehouse, and company relocation.
- Led day-to-day operations, capital budgets, procurement, and facility management.
National Director HCM Technology
Prospect Medical
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Led the HR technology strategy through collaboration with Senior Leadership, local HRIS staff, IT project management, IT support and outside implementation partners.
- Program accountability driving implementations, centralized service optimizations, identifying risk mitigations, tracking progress, and managing stakeholder expectations regarding deliverables and timelines.
Director, Global HCM Technology
Fortive Corporation
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Global HCM Technology leader responsible for formulating and delivering strategic global HR transformation and HCM Cloud/SaaS technology implementation across 16 companies in 50+ countries.
- Directed HCM global/local solution architecture, agile/scrum sprint and backlog management (Octane/Jira) across functional-technical team activities with tracking metrics.
- Managed technology integration design and development teams with 3rd party vendors including real-time webAPI services, AWS S3/RDS, middleware (Dell Boomi, Oracle OIC).
- Liaised with global legal counsel to support cybersecurity and data privacy practices.
Oracle HCM Cloud Executive
Accenture Technology
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Technology Advisor specializing in complex global programs.
- Developed Accenture-Oracle Global Alliance Center of Excellence (COE) program, influencing product roadmaps and program standardizations.
Specialist Leader - Cloud/SaaS
Deloitte Consulting
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Senior Leader specializing in HR Transformation and Cloud/SaaS (Oracle) Technology programs.
- Led multi-year client programs in lifesciences, manufacturing, and healthcare.
- Led and collaborated on leading practices across subject experts (COE) and topics across Workday and Oracle Cloud technology transformations.
Practice Manager - Oracle Fusion Cloud
KBACE Tech. (Acq.)
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Led all aspects of service line practice, including sales proposals, contracts, issue-risk management, services delivery, and project oversight. Achieved $100M+ revenue goals.
- Provided thought leadership in HR leading practices including global HR operations and compliance.
Managing Principal - Solution Arch
Jibe Consult (Acq.HCKT)
07.2010 - 04.2013
- Led and managed client implementation proposals, ROI, delivery of enterprise HR transformations, solution architecture and technology integration projects.
- Facilitated client program strategy planning, program management, and transformation roadmaps.
Managing Partner / Solution Architect
Zedantek
08.2001 - 07.2010
- Independent Senior HCM technology consultant working with big-5 consulting firms on strategic client projects, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Provided subject matter expertise including global HR operations, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, payroll and 3rd party integrations.
Education
MBA -
University of Wales
Cardiff, UKVC/PE Investment Apprenticeship, Masterclass, and Advanced Modules
Venture University
San Francisco, CASkills
- Global Team Leadership
- Program/Project Management
- Vendor/Contract Management
- Risk Governance/Mitigation-Resolution
- Software Development and Integrations
- Alliances and Partnerships
- Operational Process Transformation
- Policy Formulation
Websites
Certification
- Agile SDLC/SCRUM Master
- Project Management (PMBOK)
- SOX GxP compliance
- Six Sigma & Kaizen Process Improvement
Timeline
VP Program Management
X-Therma Inc
12.2023 - Current
Senior Director of Operations
X-Therma Inc
01.2022 - 11.2023
Venture Partner
VU Venture Partners
09.2020 - Current
National Director HCM Technology
Prospect Medical
06.2020 - 01.2021
Director, Global HCM Technology
Fortive Corporation
07.2019 - 06.2020
Oracle HCM Cloud Executive
Accenture Technology
07.2018 - 07.2019
Specialist Leader - Cloud/SaaS
Deloitte Consulting
07.2015 - 07.2018
Practice Manager - Oracle Fusion Cloud
KBACE Tech. (Acq.)
04.2013 - 07.2015
Managing Principal - Solution Arch
Jibe Consult (Acq.HCKT)
07.2010 - 04.2013
Managing Partner / Solution Architect
Zedantek
08.2001 - 07.2010
MBA -
University of Wales
VC/PE Investment Apprenticeship, Masterclass, and Advanced Modules
Venture University